1990 in Croatia
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Events from the year 1990 in Croatia.
Events
- January 1 — A new convertible Yugoslav dinar is introduced to combat inflation, at an exchange rate of 10,000 old dinars for 1 new convertible dinar.
- February 14 — The Parliament of the Socialist Republic of Croatia (SR Croatia) adopts constitutional amendments 54 to 63, paving the way for free and democratic elections.
- April 22–May 7 — First democratic election.
- May 5 — 1990 Eurovision Song Contest hosted in Zagreb's Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall.
- May 13 — Dinamo Zagreb-Red Star Belgrade riot occurred at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb.
- July 26 — Croatian national news service HINA founded.
- August 1 — SAO Krajina proclaimed autonomy.
- August 17 — Log Revolution.
- September 7 — Lučko Anti-Terrorist Unit founded.
- October 10 — National postal service Hrvatska pošta (Croatian Post) established.
- December 21 — The flag of Croatia, designed by Miroslav Šutej, adopted.
- December 22 — The new Constitution of Croatia adopted.
Arts and literature
- Brethren of the Croatian Dragon reestablished after being banned by the Communist government in 1946.
Sport
- Croatia played the United States on October 28 in the country's first international football match.
- Jugoplastika Split became Euroleague champion.
- Croatia Open Umag tennis tournament was held for the first time.
- European Championships in Athletics was held in Split.
